Adoption Application



PAWS Foster Application

Instructions

Please fill out all sections as completely as possible. Feel free to attach additional pages, if necessary. Return your application by email to pawswakefield@ by fax to 877.866.1406, or by mail to PAWS Volunteer Coordinator, 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

Applicant Contact Information

Full Name: Street Address:

Email: City: State, ZIP:

Best phone to reach you: Is this a cellphone? Alternate phone: Is this a cellphone?

Birth Date: Note: If you are not over 18 years old, this application must be co-signed by a parent or guardian.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain:

Emergency Contact Person: Phone Relationship:

Work Contact:

• Please specify whether you are currently employed, unemployed, self-employed, a student or retired.

• Can you be contacted at work by phone or email?

• Please provide your work contact information. Work Phone: Work Email:

WHY DO YOU WISH TO BE A FOSTER VOLUNTEER FOR PAWS?

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Please specify your current housing accommodations (such as a house, apartment, condo, trailer, etc.).

Do you rent? If you have a landlord or condo, do you have any restrictions on pets? If yes, please explain.

Are all members of your household aware of and agree with fostering PAWS pets?

Is anyone in your household allergic to cats? If yes, how do you plan to manage that?

Are there any children in your household? If so, what are their ages?

PETS

Do you presently own any pets? If so, please describe the types and ages of the pets.

If you own dogs or cats, spayed/neutered? Are they up to date on their vaccinations?

If your pets are not currently up to date or fixed, please tell us why:

If you do not currently have any pets, please describe your experience with pets in the past, if any?

FOSTER ACCOMODATIONS

Do you have a separate room (away from other animals), where your foster cat(s)/kitten(s) can stay?

__Large bathroom __Spare/Closed off room __Kitchen __Other, please specify:

How many hours per day will your foster cat(s)/kitten(s) be without adult care/supervision?

What would you do if the cat(s)/kitten(s) in your care escaped or got outside?

In the event of an emergency, would you be able to get to an emergency room on short notice for medical care?

Since PAWS is an all-volunteer foster network, foster pets remain in foster care until they are adopted or when another appropriate foster space is available. Do you have any restrictions on the amount of time you can commit to fostering? If so, please describe.

General Information

Do you have a computer and daily access to the internet?

Do you drive? Do you have access to transportation if you do not drive?

When are you available to start volunteering? (Month/Day/Year)

FOSTER CARE SKILLS

Have you ever fostered cats and/or kittens before? If so, when and for whom?

If not, what experience have you had with cats and/or kittens that would be helpful in fostering? Use the table below to help us know what you can do, want to do, want to learn, and prefer to leave to someone else. That will help us to match you with an appropriate foster need.

Typical foster experiences/duties |No problem! |Some experience |Can use some tips |No experience |Willing to learn |Not my cup of tea | |Kitten/cat proofing the cat area/house | | | | | | | |Applying topical meds such as Revolution | | | | | | | |Bathing a cat/kitten | | | | | | | |Trimming nails | | | | | | | |Brushing/combing hair and mats | | | | | | | |Getting a cat in a carrier | | | | | | | |Dealing with noisy cats (vocal) | | | | | | | |Dealing with high-energy cats | | | | | | | |Handling a nervous/scared cat/kitten | | | | | | | |Working with scaredy cats | | | | | | | |Capturing photo moments | | | | | | | |Capturing video | | | | | | | |Dealing with flea season | | | | | | | |Dealing with litterbox issues | | | | | | | |Giving liquid medication, orally | | | | | | | |Taking temperatures | | | | | | | |Giving pills orally | | | | | | | |Giving SQ fluids | | | | | | | |Giving SQ injections | | | | | | | |Force feeding | | | | | | | |Dealing with a cat in heat | | | | | | | |Seeing a pregnant mom through birthing | | | | | | | |Bottle feeding | | | | | | | |Training orphaned kittens | | | | | | | |Dealing with cat bites | | | | | | | |Dealing with scratches | | | | | | | |Interviewing potential adopters | | | | | | | |Handling emergencies | | | | | | | |Handling end-of-life, euthanasia | | | | | | | |What else would you like us to know?

What else do you want to know?

REFERENCES

Please provide two personal or professional references. Include your current vet, if applicable.

Reference #1 Reference #2

Name Name

City City

Phone Phone

AGREEMENT: By signing below, I signify that I agree to the following terms and conditions:

• I will abide by the PAWS bylaws, mission, policies and procedures while I am a volunteer.

• If I stop volunteering, I will promptly return any PAWS equipment, records, supplies, and any other items in good, clean condition.

• I understand that, although PAWS takes reasonable care to screen cats/kittens for foster care placement, PAWS makes no guarantee relating to the health of a cat/kitten, behavior, or action.

• I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by the animals encountered while volunteering for PAWS.

• PAWS is not liable to me for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities.

• I understand that PAWS may refuse volunteer applications for any reason.

• When I provide foster care in my home, I will allow PAWS to visit my home to observe the animals and their living quarters.

• I agree to give PAWS the right and permission to use my photograph in its promotional materials, publicity efforts, etc., as needed.

• I have accurately and truthfully completed this Foster Application.

Signature: Date:[pic]

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